Bednarz, Virginia (Campion)

Virginia “Ginny” (Campion) Bednarz, 81, of Portland, CT, wife of 25 years to the late SFC (Ret) John Bednarz, passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2023 at home. Ginny was born July 16, 1941 to the late William and Dorothy Campion. Ginny grew up in South Glastonbury. She was predeceased by her brothers William Campion and Richard “Judd” Campion, son-in-law Gregg Thompson and son Christopher Bednarz. She was a loving mother to her children Brian and wife Patricia Christensen of Portland, Carol Thompson of Rocky Hill, Bruce Christensen of Bolton, Elaine Bednarz of Plainville, John Bednarz of West Hartford, William and wife Diane Bednarz of Portland, and James Bednarz of Southington. She dearly loved her grandchildren Sheri and husband Craig, Kyle, Dylan and wife Marisa, Amanda, Ali and fiancé Lucas, Kimberly and greatgrandchildren Landon and Bodhi. She worked for over 20 years for the State of Connecticut serving the CT Army National Guard at the Hartford Armory. She was a proud American and a staunch supporter of the US military. She proudly supported the CT National Guard Family Program and was awarded honorary Captain of the CT 1st Company Governors Foot Guard. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 17th at 11:30a.m. In St. Mary Church, 51 Freestone Ave. Portland. Interment will follow in the CT State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown. The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday from 9:30-11a.m. at the BROOKLAWN Funeral Home, 511 Brook St., Rocky Hill. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. For online guestbook please visit www.brooklawnfuneralhome.com